Training Overview

What You'll Learn

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Recognize the concept of the "lost generation" of Autistic adults and describe how masking and socio-cultural factors have contributed to under-diagnosis.
• Identify common co-occurring conditions (such as ADHD, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders) and understand how autism may be overshadowed in complex cases.
• Apply the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria with more nuance, particularly for adults with non-stereotypical presentations.
• Incorporate effective autism screening tools into clinical intake processes and feel more confident recognizing autism as part of a treatment course.
• Understand the high stakes of misdiagnosis — including increased suicide risk, substance use, and treatment-resistant depression — and the protective power of identity integration and community.

What's Included

• 3 hours of on-demand video content, broken into six accessible modules.
• 30 minutes of bonus video trainings.
• Downloadable diagnostic charts, and screening info guides.
• Autism "DSM in Pictures" PDF, designed for use with clients or as a clinician reference.
• Slide deck with NDI’s signature high-visual design.
• Written transcript for accessibility and easy reference.
• Accredited for 3.5 CPD hours with a CPD Certificate of Completion.

Intended Audience

This training is ideal for:

• Psychologists, therapists, and social workers in private practice or agency settings.
• Clinicians working with adults navigating complex clinical presentations.
• Professionals seeking a more neurodiversity-affirming, identity-centered approach to care.
• Anyone who has ever wondered if they may be missing the full picture in therapy.
• While this is a clinical training designed for providers, late-identified or self-questioning neurodivergent adults have also found this training meaningful.

Course Level

• Questions about CPD or CE credits? See our CPD & CE FAQ.